Strong’s G2606

καταγελάω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

katagelaó

Pronunciation

kat-ag-el-ah'-o

Definition

To mock, to deride, to laugh at

Meaning

I laugh at, ridicule.

Usage

The verb "katagelaó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of mocking or deriding someone. It conveys a sense of scornful laughter or ridicule directed at another person, often in a context of disbelief or contempt. This term is used to depict the reaction of those who do not take something seriously or who dismiss it with disdain.

Bible references

Matthew 9:24;Mark 5:40;Luke 8:53